Can you hear the echoes of a century? Welcome to Maxus Music Valley. Here in Shanghai’s Hongkou District lies a vibrant place. It is a place brimming with history. It’s a place where the past and present intertwine. Maxus Music Valley is more than just a name. It’s a story woven into the very fabric of its streets. The valley covers 280000 square meters. Three rivers flow through it for 1200 meters. Eight century-old bridges arc over the water.
Imagine the bustling life of the 1840s. Narrow alleyways or lilongs filled the area. These homes housed generations of Shanghainese families. Maxus Music Valley stands on this historical ground. The 1933 Shanghai building now stands as a testament to the past. It once served as the largest slaughterhouse in Shanghai. Its central atrium was the heart of the operation. Interlocking ramps bridges and staircases controlled the flow of cattle. This building is a masterpiece of functional architecture. It reflects the industrial might of Shanghai.
Then there’s the Old Commercial House 1913. It is a white building on Harbin Road. This building started as an ice-making factory. The Hutchison firm invested in it. It later became a cluster of buildings. Later a creative renovation restored its original state. Nearby the red-brick Harbin Building stands tall. Built in 1929 it started as a sawmill. It later transformed into a training center for homeless people. Today it houses the Peninsula Bay Fashion Culture Creative Industrial Park. It’s a hub of multimedia commerce and tourism. Its riverside terrace with copper pipes and mossy bricks whispers stories.
A century-old bridge on Harbin Road is a photographer’s dream. It offers stunning views of Shanghai’s architectural evolution. From the 21st-century landmarks of Lujiazui to the residential buildings of the 1970s and 1980s. The bridge encapsulates the city’s transformation. This is also the area that gave Maxus Music Valley its name. The legacy of Shanghai Audio-Video Co’s sound-recording booth lives on. The National Music Industrial Park was unveiled in 2017. It established Maxus Music Valley as a center for music.
Today Maxus Music Valley pulsates with music. It’s home to studios like the Niuban Music School and Xiulouti dancing school. The SNH48 Star Dream Theater shines brightest. Housed in a 1932 building formerly known as the Tiantang Theater. It presents more than 150 performances yearly by the Chinese idol group SNH48. Maxus Music Valley invites you to immerse yourself. Discover the sounds the stories and the soul of Shanghai. You’ll leave with memories you’ll cherish for years to come.